VOLUNTEERS POSITIONS TO OFFER IN A RESEARCH PROJECT WITH ALPINE CHAMOIS
I have again some volunteer positions to fill for a research project in the Berner Oberland / Switzerland. The behaviour of alpine chamois is observed in their winter habitat on the Maennlichen Mt. above Wengen (right in the heart of the famous Jungfrau region). Habitat use and activity under different environmental conditions are investigated with radio-collared and marked animals.
Positions are available during the following periods (to participate in more than one period is possible) and will be filled as soon as possible:
March 14 to 31 / April 1 to 18 / April 19 to May 6 / May 7 to 25
Scientific knowledge is not necessary, but applicants are expected to have a general interest in biological and conservation topics. The willingness to work outdoor under harsh conditions (in winter and at night) and in unregular intervals is required. Experience in high mountains is not necessary.
The main duty is the triangulation of the radio-collard chamois from permanent towers in Wengen. This is carried out regularly during the whole winter. Other data sampling events, like behaviour observations, recording of environmental conditions, etc. are only done on rare occasions.
Volunteers have the opportunity to take part and actively work in a current and conservation relevant research project. We provide them with lodging in our field station inWengen together with other project staff and volunteers, and with project related travel expenses in Switzerland.
To receive more information and to apply please submit your prefered dates to:
Andreas Boldt
AG Ethology & Nature Conservation
University of Bern
Laenggassstr. 27
CH-3012 Bern
Switzerland
Tel +41 (0)31 631 34 53
Fax +41 (0)31 631 34 51